Shunga Dynasty And Cultural Revival
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EXAMIVERSE
Legacy and Impact
The Shunga era bridged Mauryan realism with Gupta classicism, preserving and innovating iconography.
Their patronage laid foundations for the Gupta golden age of art, religion, and statecraft.
Shunga revival of Vedic rites influenced South Asian ritual traditions for centuries.
Regional art schools established during this period continued to inspire temple architecture across India.